Originally Posted by POWERSTROKE (Post 68045)

I've always read that front lift blocks are not a good idea. They typically have more stresses from turning and are more prone to loosening, And all kinds of bad things happen if they fall out.

Plus I like trucks with a little Rake to them, a little higher in back than in the front. Then if you haul something the truck levels out. Nothing worse in my opinion than a truck with it's tail sagging or dragging.

My truck is not a GMC but is a stock 3/4 ton 4wd long box, 8 ft., rear sits about 4-5 inches higher than the front. It takes over a Ton sitting on the back half of the box to get it sitting level. I does have over-load springs, an extra short spring on top of the normal 4-5 leaf pack that catch "L" shaped spring perches. With your short box the rear about 3 inches higher would look nice.

I still like that Orange paint! And the clearance lights!

Originally Posted by 1965GMCK1502 (Post 68046)

Current rear-end whine is taking precedence though. Need to figure that one out.

Originally Posted by James (Post 68048)

Have you check the rear end oil? Could also be bearings/gears noise. In my truck before I drove it I check it and found it only had a 1/4 cup of oil in it. When I removed the cover I discovered the gears and bearings were shot. Fortunately I was planning on removing the 4.11 and installing the 3.54. With the new parts I can only hear the wind blowing in my hair. :ahhhh:

Originally Posted by bigblockv6 (Post 68050)

Why some press photos show the manifolds red is because the engines were painted with the manifolds on but after running the engines the red would burn off revealing the actual color which is yellow. When my father took delivery of the brand new KM-2500 back in March 1, 1968 I clearly remember the exhaust s being yellow. A 1960 GMC tilt cab commercial confirms that, you can find it on youtube. I painted the exhaust manifold on my 478 yellow as well:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by POWERSTROKE (Post 68009)

Oh, Former firetrucks are great values! very well maintained, usually very low miles, and good drivetrains, meaning good power and durability. Will normally be a couple holes in the body to patch from lights and sirens, but normally no rust.

I actually like the Orange paint, readymix concrete company I worked for between my Jr. and Senior year in College and after I graduated had everything painted the same shade of orange, even the D100 Dodge shop truck.

With the miles and condition of that truck you should enjoy it for another 20-30 years!

Originally Posted by BillT (Post 68152)

Beautiful truck.

Same color as my old Lumber Trucks.

(The 6500 and 9500 listed below)

Originally Posted by 1965GMCK1502 (Post 68024)

Curious about the original stance on a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive.....the current setup I inherited from the prior owner has a 1" block on the front and a 6" block in rear....pics attached....would like to return more to original....any pics/experience out there? Keeping in mind the current Short wheel base.
Thank you!